Project #97798 - Executive War Power

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Below is a response prompt for reading response #3. You may choose to respond to this prompt or comment on any element of the readings. Please refer to the general reading response prompt on the Canvas site for details on expectations.

Reading Response #3: Executive War Power

READINGS: The required readings for this reflection are

Federalist #26, #69 (link)

Cato #4 (link)

Patrick Henry Speech #9 (link)

“Congress is Abdicating…” (download)

“The War Powers Debate” (download)

“Presidential Power and Drones” (download)

Specific ResponsePrompt (Students must reference at least three (3) of the readings)

The question of where the president’s power begins and ends has been a continuing debate, particularly on the question of war power and the military. The foundation of this discussion may be seen in four of the assigned readings and a more modern interpretation of presidential and Congressional role is present in the others. Using these more theoretical discussions of the role of the president (and Congress) respond to the following inquiry:

Who holds ultimate responsibility for military engagements that involve the United States, the President or Congress?